Therapeutic Summer Camp Clinical Floater

Nichols College; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols College seeks a Therapeutic Summer Camp Clinical Floater for a seasonal role. You will work closely with young participants aged 5-13, fostering social skills and providing leadership at a summer camp focused on therapeutic development.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in therapeutic models.
• Experience in providing consultation and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Manage therapeutic needs of participants.
• Collaborate with Group Leaders and staff.
• Maintain records and ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Social pragmatics

Stress and anxiety management

Self-awareness

Job description

Therapeutic Summer Camp Clinical Floater

Location: Dudley

Salary Range: GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Application Status: Be among the first applicants.

Application Timeline: Recruitment began on January 22, 2025, and the job listing expires on June 30, 2025.

About Aspire

Aspire is a program of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Partners Healthcare Systems that serves more than 200 participants, teens, and young adults with social cognition challenges, including Asperger’s Syndrome, High-Cognitive Autism, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Aspire Summer Camp serves 100 participants aged 5-13 who have the cognitive capacity for solid peer connections but lack the understanding and skill set to form those connections. The summer program is an immersive experience where campers are placed into well-matched groups, with participant-to-staff ratios no greater than 3:1. Participants engage in outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing, theme-based curricula like art or recreation, and skill-building lessons to develop social skills, stress management strategies, and self-awareness.

Position Details

The Therapeutic Floater is a seasonal position working at either our Lower Camp (ages 5-9) or Upper Camp (ages 9-13), both located at Aspire Adventure Camp at Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA. The Floater helps manage the therapeutic needs of participants at their designated site, collaborating with Group Leaders and leadership staff. Responsibilities include serving as a resource in therapeutic models that foster growth in social pragmatics, stress and anxiety management, and self-awareness. The Floater should demonstrate proficiency in these skills, provide consultation and staff training, maintain accurate records, and ensure the efficient operation of the assigned site. This position is part of the summer camp leadership team.